Types of tickets for Machu Picchu

The changes made by the Ministry of Culture of Peru have slightly modified the way of visiting Machu Picchu. Today you can find 3 new circuits made up of new routes and entrances. Now you can reserve 10 tickets, all of them very different. Find out all the information about the changes to enter Machu Picchu here. Get informed to have an unforgettable trip and you can decide between panoramic routes, classic routes and the Royal route. Let’s get started.

4 classic Machu Picchu tickets for an easy visit

Here are 4 alternatives so you can better understand the changes to the entries. Those that we group in this section are ideal for focusing on Machu Picchu. No more routes or hikes are added outside of Machu Picchu. The walks to other destinations can be found in the rest of the entries.
These 4 tickets are essentially ideal to appreciate Machu Picchu. Of course, each one with its respective journey and therefore with its own experience. Below, more details of these tickets to Machu Picchu whose main characteristic is that they are exclusive to Machu Picchu and also have a simple tour.

• Entrance Classic Photo of Machu Picchu

  This is the entrance that allows a tour of the upper platform. In addition, it is possible to take a tour of the main viewpoints of this large sector where you can take wonderful photos. More details below:

  • It is a new circuit, but available all year round.
  • Ideal to have a contemplative experience and with a brief ascent.
  • The upper platforms allow you to take beautiful photographs.
  • On the tour you can visit the Guardian’s House.
  • This ticket has an availability of 250 via the website and during the regular season.
  • In the high season you can find a web availability of 340.
  • This entry has 10 schedules. Delivered every hour from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • This ticket is the link for the rest of the tickets for the Machu Picchu Panoramic Circuit.
  • The ticket can be reserved throughout the year and 2 weeks or a month in advance.

• Entrance Machu Picchu Classic

  The entrance to Machu Picchu Classic allows you to tour the different Inca constructions. The entrance begins very close to the upper platforms. After that, we continue to the Temple of the Sun and the Main Temples until we reach the Sacred Rock. This tour is ideal for those people who want to learn more about Inca architecture. More information below:

  • It is one of the new circuits that were enabled after the changes made by the Ministry of Culture.
  • It is one of the classic routes because it allows you to visit most of the Inca constructions.
  • The experience is immersive and it is advisable to take the tour with a professional tour guide.
  • It is possible to appreciate the different urban and architectural styles.
  • You can find an availability of 1,100 daily tickets virtually or online during the regular season.
  • While during the high season the daily availability is 1,300 tickets.
  • It has 10 schedules. The first schedule begins at 6:00 and the last at 3:00 p.m.
  • It is one of the tickets with the highest demand. It is recommended to make a reservation 2 months in advance.

• Entrance Machu Picchu Classic (lower terrace)

  This ticket allows a tour, at the beginning, near the upper platforms or terraces. Therefore, it offers a view and opportunity to have a photograph very similar to the postcard photo. It is one of the tickets with the most demand so reservations have to be made much more in advance. It allows a route very similar to the previous route or circuit through the llaqta or Inca citadel. Learn more below:

  • Allows a tour of a large part of the llaqta or Inca citadel.
  • It is part of Circuit 2 or Classic Route through Machu Picchu.
  • During the route you can learn more about the architectural styles and stone carvings for each wall.
  • It is possible to appreciate the most important Temples of Machu Picchu.
  • You have beautiful views of the platforms and the rest of the buildings.
  • It will have an availability of 1150 during the regular season, for online sale.
  • During high season, there may be up to 1,250 tickets available for sale online.
  • It has 10 schedules of each hour. It starts at 6 and ends at 3:00 p.m. Due to schedules, only 115 or 125 can enter, respectively.
  • It is recommended that those who want this ticket make their reservation at least 2 months in advance.

• Entrance Route to the Lower Temples of Machu Picchu

  Entrance to Machu Picchu with a fairly simple, but enriching tour. The Lower Temples of Machu Picchu are precisely visited. In this sense, the tour begins through the agricultural area and for which there is no need to do extra walks. If you want a simple tour this is the best option. Learn more below:

  • Enter Machu Picchu easily.
  • Allows a journey with little effort and along simple paths.
  • It is possible to see part of the main Temples.
  • Much of the route is through the wide esplanades of Machu Picchu.
  • Likewise, it offers beautiful views of both the buildings and the geography of the place.
  • This ticket will have 500 tickets for the regular season, which will be sold virtually.
  • During the high season it will have 700 tickets.
  • Like the entries in this section, it has 10 schedules.
  • Reservation can be made one month or 2 weeks in advance.

Other entries with walks and treks in Machu Picchu

• Entrance Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu

  This entrance to Machu Picchu with Huayna Picchu is one of the best entrances. In addition, it is quite emblematic because it offers a truly special experience. For many tourists it is the perfect complement after visiting Machu Picchu. In addition, part of the Inca paths are followed along stairs and platforms that are a challenge to the heights. This ticket is ideal for people looking for different activities. More details of the entrance to Huayna Picchu below:

  • Allows access and entry to Machu Picchu.
  • It is an activity that will require physical effort. The journey takes almost 6 hours.
  • It is possible to see some of the most important temples in the distance.
  • The tour of Machu Picchu is through the lower temples.
  • In Machu Picchu you will mostly tour the wide esplanades.
  • The ascent to Huayna Picchu has steep sections, but it can be done safely.
  • At the top of Huayna Picchu you can see beautiful views and Inca constructions.
  • The virtual availability of tickets for Huayna Picchu is 300 tickets, in the regular season.
  • In the case of the high season, you can find the same amount of 300 tickets available. Exclusive for virtual sale.
  • Two schedules can be found. The first of them starts at 7:00 in the morning, the second is at 9:00 a.m.
  • To purchase these tickets it is recommended to make a reservation at least 3 months in advance.

  
  
  

• Entrance Machu Picchu with Mountain

  The entrance to Machu Picchu with Mountain appeared as an alternative to those who could not make a reservation for the entrance to Huayna Picchu. Today, it is one of the entries that is quite popular despite its limited availability. The Machu Picchu mountain is the highest in the entire geographic sector. In this sense, you can find beautiful views of all of Machu Picchu. More information about this entry in the following list:

  • Allows you to have the famous postcard photo of Machu Picchu.
  • The walk to Machu Picchu Mountain has an average duration of 2 hours.
  • The section is ascending but quite safe and easy to do.
  • As for the tour of Machu Picchu, only access to the upper platforms is allowed.
  • It is possible to visit the Guardian’s House, and also take photographs of the place.
  • At the top you will not be able to find Inca constructions, but you will find a spectacular view of the geographical area of ​​Machu Picchu.
  • Only 200 virtual sales tickets are available. For both the regular season and the high season.
  • As for the schedules, you can find 2 shifts. The first will start at 7:00, while the second at 9:00 in the morning.
  • It is advisable to reserve this ticket 2 months in advance.

• Entrance Machu Picchu with Inti Punku

  The entrance to Machu Picchu with Inti Punku is one of the new ones that were added. The route to Inti Punku, before, was not an official route. Only those who came from the Inca Trail could see this place. Now, during the high season, you can take this route with beautiful views of Machu Picchu. In addition, the Inti Punku is the original checkpoint to enter Machu Picchu. More details below:

  • You can have the postcard photo and other beautiful views of Machu Picchu.
  • Allows the walk to Inti Punku. The walk follows part of the Inca Trails.
  • The walk is easy to do. The one-way walk can last only 30 to 40 minutes.
  • During the hike to Inti Punku you can find terraces and also Inca buildings.
  • The tour of Machu Picchu is only on the upper terraces and the surrounding viewpoints.
  • The entire activity can be done in 4 hours.
  • It is one of the inputs that allows you to take the postcard photo in the best way.
  • The tour with this ticket is only valid during the high season (June 1 to October 15).
  • On the other hand, the sale can be made months in advance of the high season.
  • There is a daily availability of 180 tickets for sale online.
  • This entry has 4 schedules. The first one starts at 8:00 and the last one at 11:00 in the morning.
  • It is recommended to purchase this ticket at least one month in advance.

• Entrance Machu Picchu with Inca Bridge

  The Machu Picchu entrance with Inca Bridge is one of the routes that can be done on the Panoramic Circuit. In this sense you can have the postcard photo and the tour of the viewpoints on the upper platform. The Inca Bridge of Machu Picchu is located about 30 minutes away and it is believed that it was another of the exits or entrances to Machu Picchu. Currently it can only be visited during the high season. All the information in this entry below:

  • Ideal to have beautiful views of Machu Picchu.
  • It will be possible to take the postcard photo.
  • Allows a longer tour of the upper platform that connects with the route to the Inca Bridge.
  • On the way to the Inca Bridge you can have beautiful views of Machu Picchu.
  • It only takes 30 minutes to get to the Inca Bridge.
  • The walk is easy to do and safe. Of course, you have to do it carefully.
  • On the route we follow part of the Inca Trails or Qhapac Ñam.
  • The entire tour with this ticket can last a maximum of 4 hours.
  • The tour with this ticket can only be done during the high season.
  • Only 80 daily tickets can be found available. All for virtual sale.
  • The entrance to Machu Picchu with the Inca Bridge has 4 schedules. (8:00, 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00 hours).
  • To purchase this ticket reservation, it is recommended to make the reservation 1 or 2 weeks in advance.

• Entrance Machu Picchu with Temple of the Moon

  The entrance to Machu Picchu with the Temple of the Moon is one of the new entrances. This entry can only be made during high season. In addition, it allows one of the routes that few dared to follow when it was enabled. Now after several improvements to the route it is possible to do the walk in complete safety. Furthermore, upon arriving at this site you will be able to see one of the most imposing and important constructions since it is a temple with reference to fertility.

  • Route that belongs to the Machu Picchu Royalty Circuit.
  • You can visit the temples in the lower area of ​​Machu Picchu.
  • It will be possible to enter the Temple of the Condor or the Water Mirrors.
  • You can also learn more about the temples and platforms of this enclosure.
  • The tour of Machu Picchu follows an easy route to follow.
  • The walk to the Temple of the Moon follows traces of the Inca Trail or Qhapac Ñam.
  • The entire tour of Machu Picchu and the round trip walk to the Temple of the Moon lasts 7 hours.
  • This entrance will be available during high season, but reservations can be made much earlier.
  • It will have 200 tickets to be sold or reserved virtually.
  • It has two entry times. The first starts at 7:00 and the second at 9:00 in the morning.
  • Booking this ticket 1 or 2 months in advance is the best option.

  
  
  

• Entrance Machu Picchu with Huchuy Picchu

  Entrance to visit Machu Picchu with Huchuy Picchu, allows a short tour to one of the mysteries of Machu Picchu. To date, it is not possible to know with certainty what the function was or what venue was there. There are only traces that the construction was of great importance due to the double jamb and carved stone entrance. The hike to this place also offers beautiful views. Learn more about this new entrance to Machu Picchu to Huchuy Picchu.

  • Route that is part of the Royal Circuits of Machu Picchu.
  • Entry to Machu Picchu is from the agricultural area or the main terrace.
  • It is one of the easiest routes to do outside the citadel of Machu Picchu.
  • Likewise, it is possible to visit the temples in the lower area and even the Sacred Rock.
  • It is one of the tickets that allows an easy route to take in all its activities.
  • The total tour lasts 3 hours and 30 minutes.
  • From the top of Machu Picchu, you can see a beautiful view of Machu Picchu and the geography of the place.
  • Before finishing the tour you can visit: the 12 Vanos, the Temple of the Condor and the Plaza Pisonay.
  • It has an availability of 50 tickets. The route can only be done during the high season.
  • You can reserve 1 or 2 weeks in advance.

All schedules for the high season and for the regular season

More information about all of Machu Picchu and its main attractions (altitude) and Climate

• What is the weather like in Machu Picchu?
  • It is located 2430 meters above sea level.
  • It is a geography with a semitropical climate, you can find abundant vegetation.
  • In the rainy season it is quite humid, it is necessary to bring a waterproof poncho.
  • The average temperature throughout the year is a maximum of 24 °C and a minimum of 12 °C.
• Machu Picchu destinations that can be visited
  • Huayna Picchu
  • Inca Bridge
  • Inti Punku
  • Temple of the Moon or the Great Cavern
  • Huchuy Picchu.
• Activities that can be done in Machu Picchu
  • Visit the Machu Picchu Site Museum.
  • Walk to the thermal baths of Machu Picchu Pueblo.
  • Take walks to Putucusi.
  • Visit the Butterfly Garden of Machu Picchu Pueblo.
  • Visit the Mandor Gardens.

Questions and answers about ticket types

• 1) What is the most recommended ticket to Machu Picchu?

  Many times tourists look for the experience of doing the classic route through the different Inca sites that are visited. However, there are now more alternatives such as routes to the mountains and the Inca sites. For example, the Machu Picchu ticket with Huayna Picchu is one of the most requested.

• 2) What is the best time for me?

  The majority of tourists choose to visit Machu Picchu in the morning (from 10:00 a.m.). The advantage of this schedule is that it allows you to make the trip to Machu Picchu in just one day. Although also following the same intention, many choose to Visit Machu Picchu in the afternoon. This schedule also allows for a more leisurely and free tour; it is advisable to choose a time in the afternoon (starting at noon).

• 3) Should tickets be shown in print or by cell phone?

  Currently the entrance to Machu Picchu must be shown in print. You can print the tickets as many times as you think necessary. Since you will have them in your inbox.

• 4) Do the tickets include tour guide service?

  No, tickets do not include this service. At the entrance gate to Machu Picchu you can get the tour guide service for an additional cost.

• 5) Do the tickets include bathrooms or storage?

  No, the tickets do not include these services. At the entrance gate of Machu Picchu you can get toilet services or luggage storage for an extra cost.

• 6) What type of ticket allows me to visit all of Machu Picchu?

  Currently it is not possible to take a full tour of Machu Picchu. However, there are many people who associate visiting all of Machu Picchu with the Classic Route Circuits since you can actually tour a large part of the Inca citadel. However, Machu Picchu has more attractions, which can be visited in the rest of the Circuits.

• 7) Do the tickets include entry to the Machu Picchu museum?

  No, currently tickets to Machu Picchu do not allow you to visit the Manuel Chávez Ballón site museum. To visit the museum you must purchase a different ticket for an additional cost.

• 8) Is Huayna Picchu open all year round?

  Yes, Machu Picchu mountain remains open all year round. However, it is one of the most requested tickets so your reservation must be made 2 or 3 months in advance. During the high and regular season it has an availability of 300 tickets daily.

• 9) What entrance allows you to enter Intipunku?

  Now it is possible to visit this Inca site. To do this, you just have to reserve the “Machu Picchu with Inti Punku” ticket, which is part of the Panoramic Circuit, so you can also have access to the photo postcard. However, it can only be booked during high season (June 1 to October 15).

• 10) What should I bring to Machu Picchu?

  It is important to carry identification, cash and always have sunscreen and mosquito repellent on hand. In addition, it is highly recommended to dress comfortably, especially if you plan to go to a mountain.